NATO Headquarters, Tuesday 9 October 2018 – 11:30 (local time)

The NATO Deputy Spokesperson, Piers Cazalet, will moderate a press conference by Admiral James G. Foggo, Commander of the Allied Joint Force Command in Naples, Italy, and Lieutenant General Rune Jakobsen, Commander of the Norwegian Joint Headquarters in Bodø, Norway, to brief the press about the upcoming NATO exercise Trident Juncture 2018.

Location – NATO Headquarters, Brussels, Media Centre Press Room

Coverage and distribution

The press briefing will be available in original sound live on NATO’s website. Original sound, as well as an English, French and Russian version will be available on the NATO website after the event.

Accreditation and access

Media representatives in possession of a new2018 NATO media pass can access to the NATO HQ directly by tapping their badge at the turnstiles (NATO HQ Guard House South, media entrance, full address below).

Media representatives not in possession of a new2018NATO media pass can replace their old 2018 permanent badge by following the instructions in Annex1.

Media representatives not permanently accredited and wishing to attend the event are invited to request ad-hoc accreditation directly at the main entrance of NATO HQon09 October, starting from 09:00. They will have to present an ID and a valid press card (provided by a recognised national professional body of a NATO country – i.e. Government, Professional association, Union of journalists).

Media representatives not in possession of a valid press card are invited to send a signed letter from their editor to the NATO Accreditation Office, no later than Monday 8 October – 17:00 (Brussels time) to NATOaccreditations@hq.nato.int

Media representatives should be aware that a security check will take place, and security personnel will examine equipment and personal effects carried onto the site.